Category: Events

Whittlesey Rifle Club (WRC) was live on the Peterborough City Radio Sports show on Easter Friday (18th April).

You can listen again by downloading the PCR app or following this link.
https://pcrfm.ddns.net:50152/player.html
PCR Sports With Dipam Joshi & Nilesh Patel
Friday April 18th at 18:02

Club Development officer Alan Bessant spoke about the potential for a new building and the clubs plans to become a “Regional Centre of Excellence” for target sport shooting while further enhancing its provision for disabled members, including those with impaired sight.

The growing number under 18 members and the diverse, inclusive and social nature of the club was also highlighted.

Alan said afterwards, “It was the first time competitive sport shooting had featured on the show and the interview went very well. This was a great opportunity to reach out to a new wider audience and hopefully it will help continue to drive up awareness and membership, especially from those groups who have the most to benefit from the sport”.

The show also celebrated club presidents and Paraolympian Matt Skelhons amazing career.

Whittlesey Rifle Club (WRC) members are delighted to see a new and possibly enhanced building included as part of the plans to rebuild the Manor leisure centre.

The proposals presented by Whittlesey Mayor and portfolio holder for Leisure Councillor Alex Miscandlon were unanimously accepted as part of overall budget plans during a main council meeting on the 24th February 2025.

Fenland District Council leader Chris Boden specifically mentioned the club and highlighted its longstanding benefits to the community. He also applauded its ambitious plan to become a “Regional Centre of Excellence” for target sports and indicated the councils wish to support that subject to funding. The club is now engaging with the relevant parties to bring that vision into reality.

Club chairman David Ransome said ”This is a once in a generation opportunity for the Club. Target shooting is a very inclusive and social competitive sport, which people of all ages and physical abilities can enjoy. We have a proud 100-year tradition of serving the area. The clubs community volunteers are extremely grateful for the support shown and will work hard with the council to build a wonderful community asset to take us forward towards the next century and enhance Whittlesey Towns reputation”